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How to Call Germany
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Germany from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Germany with confidence.
The Germany country code is +49. Use +49 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Germany from any country, then dial the german area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are DE and DEU.
GERMANY COUNTRY CODE
+49
Dial before any german number from outside Germany
What is the country code for Germany?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +49 | Dial before a german number |
| ISO Code | DE / DEU | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +49 | Use for calls into Germany |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 10-12 digits after +49 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Germany uses 2-5 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 1 or 6.
For german numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Germany. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Germany
Use this universal format: exit code, then +49, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 49 for Germany.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +49
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
German numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +49 30 1234 5678 for a Berlin landline and +49 151 2345 6789 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 49 area code local number | 011 49 30 1234 5678 |
| UK | 00 49 area code local number | 00 49 30 1234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 49 area code local number | 0011 49 30 1234 5678 |
| Mobile, any country | +49 area code local number | +49 30 1234 5678 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Germany number looks like
A german phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +49 and the national number.
Landline
+49 | 30 | 12345678
Mobile
+49 | 151 | 23456789
Number format and length
After +49, german numbers contain 10-12 digits after +49. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin landline | +49 30 XXXX XXXX | +49 30 1234 5678 |
| German mobile | +49 1XX XXXX XXXX | +49 151 2345 6789 |
Format a Germany number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the german number in international format with +49 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a german number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +49.
Germany number formats and emergency numbers
German numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +49 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 030 | +49 30 |
| Munich | 089 | +49 89 |
| Hamburg | 040 | +49 40 |
| Frankfurt | 069 | +49 69 |
| Cologne | 0221 | +49 221 |
| Stuttgart | 0711 | +49 711 |
| Number type | Dialed in Germany | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from german lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 112 works inside Germany only. If you are outside Germany, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Germany.
Cost and best time to call Germany
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Germany
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to german landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether german mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Germany follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, during daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | DE offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | DE offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | DE offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Germany free
Calling Germany is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Germany calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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